Virtual worlds threaten ‘values’

BBC NewsLast Updated: Thursday, 25 October 2007, 12:02 GMT 13:02 UKThe growing number of toy-themed virtual worlds aimed at young people risks undermining the basic human values we wish to instil in children.So said industry veteran Lord Puttnam opening a London conference devoted to discussing virtual worlds.He feared that all children will learn from these virtual spaces is that they are first and foremost consumers.